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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1925

Page

7

Ada Streit to Wed John L. Spivey in Keedysville

Ada Streit daughter of Mrs Streit and the late Job F Streit will wed John L Spivey of Keedysville Md this evening at 8 at the bride’s mother home on Braddock Street The ceremony will be by Rev Dr F T McFaden with the bride’s bridal party and intimate guests followed by an informal reception

Ada Streit Ada B. Streit Streit Job F. Streit John L. Spiveix Keedysville Braddock Street F. T. McFaden Presbyterian Church Snively

Couple Returns Home From Winchester Wedding Trip

A couple returns to their home in Winchester after attending a wedding trip. They reported arriving safely with no further incidents.

Winchester

Hunters Entertain Guests at Guilford Buffet Supper

Mr and Mrs Richard Stuart Hunter hosted a buffet supper Monday at their Guilford home. Among out of town guests were Mr and Mrs B N Myers and Mr Robert Lee Snodgrass from Martinsburg West Virginia Mrs Marcy Hunter Campbell Mr and Mrs Maury Middleton and Mr Edmund P Hunter of Washington Mrs Charles Pinkerton of Mount Kisco New York Miss Caroline Harrison and Mr Sydney Beverley of Belair and Mrs Norvell of Richmond Virginia attended.

Stuart Hunter Richard Stuart Hunter Guilford 8. N. Myers Robert Lee Snodgrass Martinsburg W. Va Marcy Hunter Campbell Maury Middleton Edmund P. Hunter Wash Charles Pinkerton Mount Kisco N. Y Caroline Harrison Sydney Beverley Belair Norvell Richmond

Massey Family Heads to Winter Haven Florida

Mrs. C. F. Massey Sr and her son William P Massey left this morning for Winter Haven about 30 miles east of Tampa on the west coast of Fierda. They will join Mrs W P Massey and children who have been there. Mr Massey plans to stay about three weeks, his mother longer.

C. F. Massey William P. Massey Winter Haven Tampa Fierda W. P. Massey Mr. Massey Florida

Mitchell Arrives to Visit at McGuire Residence

Mrs. Hunter H. McGuire left for Washington to join her sister Mrs. R. A. Mitchell of Asheville. Mrs. Mitchell arrived today with Mrs. McGuire and will stay at North Braddock Street with her brother-in-law and sister for a time.

Mrs. Mitchell McGuire Hunter H. McGuire Washington R. A. Mitchell Asheville Capital Mrs. McGuire North Braddock Street

Minnie Beck Reported Improved After Illness

Mrs. Earl Shade returned from Martinsburg West Virginia where she stayed several days due to the serious illness of her aunt Miss Minnie Beck of that city. Beck's condition was said to be improved though she remains under care at the King's Daughters Hospital.

Minnie Beck Earl Shade Martinsburg W. Va Miss Minnie Beck Miss Beck King’s Daughters’ Hospital

Daughters of the American Revolution to Meet Feb 11

Fort Loudoun Chapter to hold another DAR meeting next Wednesday evening February 11 at the local venue. Members will discuss chapter activities and upcoming events with emphasis on community service and historical preservation.

Fort Loudoun Daughters of the American Revolution

Handley Library Election Hoped For Large Attendance

Handley Library hopes for a large attendance as it plans the annual election of officers. The event, delayed from Monday evening, saw a small turnout and only routine matters discussed.

Handley Library

Comedy Drama Given For Hospital Benefit

A full house greeted Martinsburg theatrical stars last evening at the Charles Town Opera House for a benefit performance of When a Feller Needs a Friend. Cast talent was strong and among the attendees was Miss Elizabeth Renner, guest of Miss Maude Rissler, who returned home today.

Martinsburg Charles Town Opera House Charles Town General Hospital Elizabeth Renner Maude Rissler

Reverend Walter and family Tour Dixon Pa to visit kin

Rev Mr and Mrs Walter depart for Dixon Ill after visiting Grace Cooper and Thomas J Cooper in Middleburg Pa. They will spend a few days with Walter’s mother before returning to Dixon where he pastors Paul’s Lutheran Church. The couple attended an international missionary conference in Washington last week.

Walter Dixon Hlowe Lloyd W. Walter Grace Cooper Thomas J. Cooper Middleburg

Sunshine Club Meeting Planned At Braddock Street Church

Sunshine Club of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church will meet Thursday afternoon at 3 o clock at 419 West Clifford Street. Mrs R C Powitt and Mrs Thomas M Hiltz Himer will entertain. A musical program and refreshments accompany the meeting.

Sunshine Club Braddock Street Methodist Epscopal ¢Aruch R. C. PoWitt Thomas M. Hiltzhimer West Clifford Street

Woman's Civic League Plans Friday Meeting at Hambley Library

The regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Civic League will be held Friday at 4 o'clock in Hambley Library. The president announced the schedule this afternoon.

Che League Woman’s Civic League Hambley Library

Mrs Kdompus Visits Mother in Baltimore

Mrs Kdompus has gone to visit her mother Mrs Tumbler in Baltimore for a week.

Phillip Kdompus R. Tumbler Baltimore

Executrix in Winchester Estate Hats on Lupton Case

Mrs Donald L DeGolyer of Chicago stays at the George Washington Hotel in Winchester on business tied to the estate of the late Mrs S L Lupton where she acts as executrix.

Donald L. DeGolyer Chicago George Washington Hotel Winchester S. L. Lupton

Pentecostal Pastor Visits Alexandria Daughter

The Rev. P. Duborg, pastor of the Pentecostal Church here, is spending several days with his daughter in Alexandria Virginia. Mr. E. Riley of Mutual Life Insurance Company spent the day in Charles Town and Shepherdstown on business.

Ee. E. Riley The Mutual Life Insurance Company Charles Town Shepherdstown

Miss Clara Wood Visits Friends in New York and Boston

Miss Clara Wood left today for a visit to friends in New York and Boston.

Clara Wood New York Boston

Mrs Emma Pitcock Returns Home After Absence

Mrs Emma Pitcock, long absent, has returned to her city residence. Neighbors report she moved away for an extended period but has now come back to her familiar home setting.

Former Winchester Resident Takes Baltimore Business Trip

Mr. George Chapman, formerly of Winchester and now residing in Keensboro North Carolina, recently staying at the Jack Hotel, departed today for a business trip to Baltimore.

George Chapman Winchester Keensboro, N. C Jack Hotel Baltimore

Mr Nelson Richards Heads to Washington for Several Days

Nelson Richards departed today for Washington and will stay several days for unspecified duties or engagements.

Nelson Richards Washington

Hancock orchardist Mr Cahill guest at George Washington Hotel

Mr E P Cahill a prominent orchardist from Hancock Maryland is listed as a guest at the George Washington Hotel with the note indicating his visit.

E. P. Cahill Hancock, Md George Washington Hotel

Vanderpool in City for Stephens City lime plant plans

Mr. O. J. Vanderpool of New York City stays at the George Washington Hotel on business connected with a lime plant project at Stephens City. He is here to discuss construction details and potential investment with local officials and firms.

O. J. Vanderpool New York City George Washington Hotel Stephens City

Mr and Mrs Russell Stultz Visit Stephenson Couple

Mr and Mrs Russell Stultz of Stephenson spent the day in town, enjoying local shops and greetings from friends.

Russell Stultz Stephenson Town

Langley Returns Home From Memorial Hospital

Mr. Edgar Langley, after a week as a patient at Memorial Hospital, went home to Harrisonburg Virginia today. He was accompanied by his wife who had been staying with Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Johnston on East Piccadilly Street during his hospital admission.

Edgar Langley Memorial Hospital Harrisonburg East Piccadilly Street Mr. Langley

Local Visitors Guest Passes In Strasburg Area

Mrs Elwood Snyder and daughter Annabelle have returned home after a week as guests of Mr and Mrs C W Strasnider in Strasburg Mrs George Steck and Mrs Lewis Owens of Strasburg spent the day in town on a shopping trip Mrs L R Milhourke and Mrs J W Strickler of Charles Town arrived and will stay with Mr and Mrs J H Brumback for several days in the county

George Steck Lewis Owens Strasburg L. R. Milhourke J. W. Strickler Charles Town J. H. Brumback

Mrs E S Robinson Returns Home After Visit

Mrs E S Robinson, who has been visiting relatives in Baltimore for some time, returned today to her home here.

Roy Richards Baltimore Martinsburg Pike

Virginia dealer delivers antique furnishings to Continental Hall

Mr. B. G. Headley of the Virginia Antique Shop visits Washington to present several pieces of antique furniture to the California room of Continental Hall. Among them a walnut desk and bookcase combo bought at the Shumate sale, likely crafted in this region many years ago.

B. G. Headley Virginia Washington California Continental Hall Shumate

Edinburg Man Brill Spends Day in Town

Mr. Jack Brill of Edinburg spent the day in town.

Jack Brill Edinburg

Mrs Elizabeth Verzi Visits Marsburg With Friends

Mrs. Elizabeth Verzi left today for Marsburg to spend several days with friends. Mrs. Roy A. Larrick spent today in Martinsburg with friends.

Elizabeth Verzi Marsburg Roy A. Larrick Martinsbulg

Lions Club Luncheon Discusses Milk Fund Aid

Col L A Fuller presided over the Lions Club luncheon as Herbert Larrick was away on business. Attendance was 80 percent with Abe Novick as guest and H P Woltz joining as the new member. A report on the milk fund for Handley Schools undernourished children was requested for the next board meeting and a joint effort with Rotary and Kiwanis was proposed.

Col. L. A. Fuller Lions’ Club Herbert 8. Larrick George F. Norton Grippe Harry L. Lovett Abe Novick H. P. Woltz Northern Virginia, Power Company Lions Lion Wolts F. R.casselman C. H. Schutts William Brown Purple Board of Directors Handley Schools Rotary Kiwanis Clubs Hotel Jack

Public Debate On Education At Ridge School

The public is invited to a Thursday evening 8 o clock debate at Ridge School on the topic Resolved That Education is More Beneficial Than Money. It was postponed last week due to stormy weather and now promises a large crowd with well fortified arguments on both sides.

Ridge School

Gasoline Prices Raised Again By All Companies

Gasoline prices rise again in Winchester and nearby areas. The Standard Texas American and other oil firms report a 2 cent wholesale increase effective yesterday. Wholesale is about 23 cents a gallon with state tax, retail around 26 cents, slight cash discounts at some stations. Since mid January, prices have climbed about 6 1/2 cents.

Winchester Standard, Texas, American Standard

Forbes and Thompson Sentenced to Two Years and $10000

Col Forbes former director of the Veterans Bureau and John W Thompson wealthy St Louis contractor were sentenced to two years in Leavenworth and fined 10000 by Federal Judge George A Carpenter. They were found guilty of conspiracy to defraud the government in veteran hospital contracts and received the maximum sentence amid plans to appeal.

Associated Press Chicago Charles RB. Forbes Veterans’ Bureau John W. Thompson St. Louis Leavenworth George A. Carpenter

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